All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1421210 (stock #203003)
I have a very rare, Antonio Pineda Terascan necklace to offer today. Properly signed on the silver balls attached to velvet and on the Terascan itself. A thick 970 silver sheet is hand made and hand hammered to build texture. The bottom is rimmed for a well finished look and depth. The height in the center is 1.25 in. and it spans 5 in. across. No damage on the silver or velvet which is in excellent condition. The velvet can be tied as long as 23 in. Approximate pendant weight is 70 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1457839 (stock #RE04003)
Here is a pair of lovely earrings with nice long dangles – the entire earring measures 1-3/4 long, and the dangle is 1-5/16”. They measure just under 1/2” at the widest point. The dangles have a charming bird and flower motif. They are black enamel and gold plate or gold filled. Damascene jewelry has been made since the Victorian era in Portugal and Spain, and earrings with lever-back findings like these came into production c. 1900...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1469313
Here is a very pretty starburst pin/necklace, perfect for a wedding (or any other occasion!). Made from 14k gold (marked and tested), it’s set with seed pearls and an old European cut diamond in the center. It has a maker’s mark in the shape of a Maltese cross. Measuring 1-1/8”, it weighs 6g. The bail folds down nicely for when you want to wear it as a brooch. The 18” chain is gold filled, and not original to the piece...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #11563 (stock #2DX)
Faceted crystals and pave rhinestones compose this delicate dome-shaped floral brooch. Rhodium plate. 2 1/4" by 1 1/2" approximately.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Contemporary item #454158 (stock #uns5304FX)
These real pearls in an unsigned necklace have personality. Their oval shape picks up much light and gives back a velvet-like glisten. It is a fun necklace, and its real! Pearls are 7 1/2mm by 9mm, approximately. The necklace is approximately 18" long.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1024204
Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and coral pendant by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. He has won several awards for his outstanding creations. This pendant measures 2 3/4" long and 1 5/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. His pieces are rare and highly collectible.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1990 item #1383475 (stock #9787)
An 18K yellow gold Bismarck style flat link chain Necklace weighing 11.4 Grams. This 16-1/2" beauty is 1/8" wide and it has a lobster claw clasp. It is stamped 18K PAT with an M maker's mark. We have tested it to confirm the gold content and it is 18 carat. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #454184 (stock #maya71HX)
Maya accents this bracelet with large chunks of tiger eye and obsidian, and a sprinkling of colored rhinestones. The antiqued metal work is ornate, and, if you look closely, you can see that the sides of the metal cuff are covered with metalic fabric in a tapestry pattern. This is truly a piece of art! The bracelet is 6 1/2" around with a 2" opening that makes it adjustable. The center medallion is 2 1/2" high.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1127752 (stock #1017)
A truly monumental early 20th c. Chinese silver bracelet, this is simply breath-taking both in proportions as well as in the craftsmanship it displays. Executed in cobalt and sea blue, as well as purple and green enamel infinity knots, bats, stylized clouds and "Shu" characters adorn the filigree frame. Yet the piece de resistance is the carved and pierced jade insert in the central link. I believe this might be mutton fat jade and it shows the Ho Ho or Heavenly Twins...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1308604 (stock #7142)
A stunning 1950s retro 14k white gold diamonds ring. This size 8-1/4 ring features a central diamond with two flanking diamonds (65 points total) of SI-1 clarity and G-H colour and it has 8 round brilliant cut and 8 single cut diamonds (total 35 points) of VS clarity (3 chipped at girdle) of G-H colour. It has a total of 1 carat, it weighs 4.1 grams and it has an older appraisal from 1998 with a replacement value of $4400 Canadian. Please ask for a shipping quote...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1358763 (stock #J2721)
This beauty is the work of New York jeweler and silversmith George Shiebler and Co. It was made around 1880, and is part of what is known as the firm's "Etruscan" or "Homeric" line, inspired by the archeological discoveries that captured the public's imagination at the time...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1359569
Bold, beautiful & rare this eye catching solid 970 sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet measures 3/4" wide & 8" long...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1388774 (stock #9809)
A 14k yellow gold ruby triple flower head ring with diamonds from the 1980s. This size 4 ring features 14 rubies arrayed as three conjoined flower heads with central diamonds. Each ruby is approximately 4 points (by gauge) and the setting measures 5/8 x 5/16". This ring weighs 3.1 grams, it is stamped indistinctly and it tests as 14k gold and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1394796 (stock #190125)
Circa 1940-1945, here is a supremely rare and spectacular necklace produced by Los Castillo in 980 silver.

It's entirely hand-wrought, composed of forty-five repoussé silver "wings". Killer gorgeous, lays beautifully.

Measures 26 1/2", with a 1 3/8" width.

Weight is 202.2 grams of almost pure silver.

Signed and hallmarked "Los Castillo Taxco 980 Made in Mexico", with the design # 187.

In excellent vintage condition. Collector qualit...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1472155
This fantastic Edwardian watch chain is complete with swivel clip and T bar (most aren’t), and with terrific detail. It weighs a satisfying 31.7g, and tests as 14kt gold. 13-1/4” in length; the long decorated bar links measure 1-1/8” each. The T bar is 2” long. The milgrained gear-like parts are slightly articulated – very Steampunk. The dangling link is for your fob or charm. We just love the details! It would be the perfect accessory for your Dickensian outfit, cosplay in general, or...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1379188 (stock #TR976)
A 14Kt yellow gold emerald and diamond ring topped by six prong set brilliant cut diamonds and eight round prong set emeralds of various sizes. The approximate total weight of all diamond is 0.40Ct and the emeralds weigh approximately the same. The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Mexican : Pre 1930 item #1366271 (stock #172209)
Doris was a shop in Cuernavaca. The beads of pottery and Mexican jade are wrapped with copper and a solid base to keep it settled when worn. The pottery beads are also threaded with copper wire as well. The underneath was welded with silver (tested) solder to hold tight. All the round beads are higher content silver. The beads are dented with dark patina in their crevices. The jade is with matrix and worn. This entire necklace is made with old, not perfect beads. It is in the spirit of works cra...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Contemporary item #1378659 (stock #TR964)
The center stone in this 18Kt white gold Art Deco style engagement ring is a 0.67Ct brilliant cut diamond that has J color and VVS2 clarity. The setting is further enhanced by 44 small diamonds spread out throughout the entire openwork setting. The total weight of all diamonds is 0.95Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.